HOPE 3

Philippine Folk Dance

Activity Sheet

Activity: Cultural Costumes

Draw / Download atleast (3) Traditional Philippine costumes for men and women.
Describe the function of the costume or materials you chose.

ACTIVITY :DANCES OF THE ISLET!

Identify the folk dance as shown in the picture.

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Based on the activities, answer the following questions:

1. How many Folk Dances have you identified?
2. Why is Folk Dance important in our culture ?
Activity : Answer Me 1. Describe the movement of the bird Lapay/Seagull.
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Activity 1.1 Fill Me
Fill in the missing word.
1. A dance that depict actions of a particular occupation is .
2. Folk dance that is associated with religion, vows and ceremonies is .
3. Nature of dance that depict funny movements for entertainment .
4. Classification of dance that is done with play elements is .
5. Dance that is performed during wedding feasts .
6. Classification of dance that depicts the art of courtship is .
7. Nature of folk dance suitable for special occasions is .
8. Nature of folk dance that shows imagery combat is .
9. Lapay Bantigue is an example of folk dance which the nature is .
10. Lapay Bantigue was originated in the island of .

HOME TASK!

Make a video of yourself dancing the Lapay Bantigue Dance Competency.

RUBRIC CONSISTENTLY FREQUENTLY OCCASIONALLY RARELY
(5) (4) (3) (2)

Knows patterns and steps

Perform steps with

correct
timing and sequence

Shows
innovative patterns

Demonstrates polish
performance

Expresses spirit of the

dance

Lesson Proper

With each passing year, customs and beliefs of groups of people get built little by little, slowly with time forming into traditions. Folk dances
represent one of the strongest ways these (sometimes truly ancient) traditions of countries and regions can be showcased to the public. Even
though many traditional dances bear the name of an ethnic dance, not all of them remained folk dances, but all of them try to emphasize the
cultural roots of the particular dance. Some of them morphed over time into religious dances, and as such, they are not primarily used to
showcase tradition but to enhance religious ceremonies and beliefs. Such dances are often called religious or ritual dances.
A folk dance is a dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk
dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called "Religious
dances" because of their purpose. The terms "ethnic" and "traditional" are used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance.
In this sense, nearly all folk dances are ethnic ones
The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from immigrants and conquerors while at the same time maintaining distinctly
Filipino roots. Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time.

Classification of Philippine Folk Dance

Nature Meaning Examples

Occupational Dances depict actions of a particular occupation Planting, Punding
 Religious associated with religion, vows and ceremonies Dugsu, Sua-sua
/Ceremonials
Comic Dances depict funny movements for entertainment Kinotan, Makonggo

Game Dances done with play elements Lubi-lubi, Pavo

Wedding Dances performed during wedding feasts Panasahan
Courtship Dances depict the art of courtship Hele-hele, Tadek, Pantomina

Festival Dances suitable for special occasions Pandanggo, Habanera

War Dances show imagery combat Sagayan, Palu-palo

LAPAY BANTIGUE
Folk Dance Title: Lapay Bantigue
Meaning: Seagulls of Bantigue Island, Masbate
Dance Culture: Coastal Christians
Place of Origin: Bantigue Island, Masbate Ethnolinguistic
Group:Masbateno
Classification: Comic, Mimetic (fowl)

Background / Context:
Like many small islands, Bantigue of Masbate rely on the sea to supply fish to great parts of the Bicol region.
Each dawn, Bantigue village awaits the arrival of boats with their catch. Gathered on the beach with the people are thousands of lapay or
seagulls, flying overhead or moving around the sand and seashore. To while away their time, people turn their attention to the lapay, shooing
them or imitating their flight, swoops, dives and glides. This playful frolicking started the first steps of an unrehearsed dance. Music was brought
in later to lend order and form. It did not take long before couples competed in show-offs lapay antics, the very core of what lapay is today.

Costume: Female
Top (Baro) and Skirt (Saya) Overskirt (Tapis)
Male
Top (Camisa de Chino)
Pants (Colored peasant pants, rolled up just below the knee)
Footwear – Barefoot
Lapay Bantigue Dance Competencies:
1st Step: LUPAD
Flutter your arms gracefully and step sideways for 16 counts. After this, face your partner and do this step again for 16 counts.
2nd Step: KUMINTANG
Raise your right arm and do a horizontal thumbs up. Rotate your hand and wrist four counts clockwise, and another four counts counter-
clockwise. While doing this, your partner will go around you while doing the “Lupad” step. After completing each of the four counts, you and your
partner will change positions, meaning, your partner will do the Kumintang and you will dance around him.
3rd Step: STEP TUKA
While facing your partner, place the back of your palm on your forehead and do a pecking motion with your back bent. Do this for 8 counts.
Then, while still doing this step, go opposite ways e.g. you going to the front and your partner going to the back. Do this for four times.
4th Step
You and your partner should bend and face opposite directions while stomping for eight counts then raise your arms while twirling to face your
partner. Do this for four times.
5th Step
Move your arms in front of you up and down for 16 counts. Then, jump lightly in front of your partner and move your arms up and down in
synchronization. Do this for 16 counts too.
6th Step: LUPAD
Again, flutter your arms gracefully and step sideways for 16 counts. After this, face your partner and do this step again for 16 counts. Pose for
your final position right after.

Prepared by:

MARTHADALE A. SEMACIO
Subject Teacher